As I snowshoe on the Ringle Trail in the Nine Mile County Forest, I can hear a soft crunch of footsteps; I have a sudden urge to scoop the fresh snow and create a good old snowball. It had snowed copiously the day before, and the powder is...

There is no other show in New York City that unites chocolate experts, artisans, chefs and consumers together like the annual Chocolate Show, which is currently in its 15th year. This is a show where you can learn from experts, sample the goodies, learn about the artistry of...

Petra's entrance is waking up from its reverie, its rock-cut tombs, temples and rose red walls sleepy with shadows. Even the alley leading up to the entrance gate, typically flanked with busy hawkish vendors, is starkly quiet. Morning is still in Petra.

A group of adventurers, eager to get that...

My checklist of Montreal's top attractions during a recent visit ran something along these lines: take a walk down the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, experience the tweet-worthy summit of Mont Royal, eat fresh corn on the cob at Jean-Talon marche, buy bottles of Ice cider and... eat a bagel...

The days of booking tours using a rotary phone and a brochure are rapidly changing. Today, savvy tour operators are tapping into a stream of new customers using a variety of social media channels, most notably Facebook and Twitter.

The rationale for these creative viral strategies is simple: more tour...

Whether you're a connoisseur, a chef, a foodie or someone who just likes to eat sweet stuff, The 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show is sure to have something that will surprise you.

The world's largest event dedicated to chocolate features more than 65 well-known...

It's not all about the Alamo in the thriving city of San Antonio. From the iconic downtown area to the sprawling Westin La Cantera resort that's a Texas Colonial landmark, the city is souping up its offerings for adults and children alike. Here are some can't miss family...

Travelers commonly associate Texas with cattle ranches, but the state has more to offer. For me, Canyon of the Eagles, near Austin, was a revelation: Here were elegant, winding trails, wild animals and wildflowers.

The air was thick with the sound of crickets -- a noise foreign to a metropolitan...

While the demand for business and leisure travel in 2011 is picking up pace, it's safe to assume that the smart shopper mentality still exists, especially when it comes to hotels. Henry Harteveldt, Forrester Research's vice president and principal analyst for travel says 40 percent of travelers are...

As a vegan traveler boarding my first cruise, I expected the usual slew of questions when it came to my culinary choices. "What's a vegan? Does this mean you don't eat? Are you like a fruitarian? If you saw a steak would you call PETA?"

A month ago, I was...